Shock, horror! Well, I for one, believe this to be a true statement, but at the same time, I’m going to say, some karateka are very dangerous, they could and would, tear apart, 90% of attackers! So what’s the difference between the two, ATTITUDE! When training, you are what you think, if you are thinking about cuddly teady bears and cup cakes (just an example), you will be about as effective as teddy bear in a fight with a T Rex! If your attitude is strong and positive in the dojo, you are going to have a better chance in a real self defense situation.

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